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sandy

1

[san-dee]

adjective

sandier, sandiest 
  1. of the nature of or consisting of sand.

  2. containing or covered with sand.

  3. of a yellowish-red color.

    sandy hair.

  4. having hair of a sandy color.

  5. shifting or unstable, like sand.



Sandy

2

[san-dee]

noun

  1. a male given name.

  2. a female given name, form of Sandra, Saundra, Sondra.

sandy

/ ˈæԻɪ /

adjective

  1. consisting of, containing, or covered with sand

  2. (esp of hair) reddish-yellow

  3. resembling sand in texture

“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012
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Other Word Forms

  • sandiness noun
  • ˈԻ徱Ա noun
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Word History and Origins

Origin of sandy1

before 1000; Middle English; Old English sandig. See sand, -y 1
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The golden sandy beach of Praia da Luz is dominated by huge cliffs to the east, a mix of orange sandstone and black volcanic rock.

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One video posted online on Sunday morning appeared to show Palestinians taking cover in an open area of sandy terrain while what sounds like automatic gunfire rings out.

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From the point of view of the Philippines this, and the fact that Pagasa is solid land, not a partially submerged reef or sandy cay, strengthens its legal claims in the area.

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Finished in a cool, sandy hue, these shades are as bold as they are refined.

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Underneath Ruislip Rugby Club they hit sandy ground which caused large clouds of foam to end up on the rugby pitches which had to be closed.

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